Economy

Why Moms AND Dads Need Paid Leave

When a new baby enters the family, everyone’s life turns upside down. While mothers might need paid leave while they recover from childbirth, it is vital that fathers are also home to participate in...

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Equal Pay Day and EITC

Now that spring is in the air, 2016 seems like a long time ago. But it took until today – April 4th – for women to finally earn as much money as a man did in 2016. With such a significant pay...

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More state budget cuts could be on the horizon: How much more can our communities take?

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Why the Senate Tax Bill Hurts Montana Small Businesses & Main Street – Even with a change to benefit pass-through entities

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Get Ready for the One-Two Punch: Anticipated Cuts to SNAP, Medicaid, and Possibly More

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Winners & Losers of the Final GOP Tax Plan

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EITC Awareness Day

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FMLA turns 25, but Montana still needs policies to balance family & work

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Montana Budget & Policy Center

Shaping policy for a stronger Montana.

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